François Ozon

Birthday: 15 November 1967, Paris, France

Height: 175 cm

François Ozon was born on November 15, 1967 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for Swimming Pool (2003), 8 femmes (2002) and Dans la maison (2012).

When we make a film, we are like children playing a game. I say to the actors, 'OK, you will be the ...Show more »

When we make a film, we are like children playing a game. I say to the actors, 'OK, you will be the doctor, you be the nurse ... and I am - I am the headmaster. I am the chef d'orchestre.' Show less «

When a woman discovers that her individuality is not only discerned, but also supported, she melts a...Show more »

When a woman discovers that her individuality is not only discerned, but also supported, she melts away. Show less «

I couldn't have been an actor. I tried but I couldn't speak in front of people. But to control, to d...Show more »

I couldn't have been an actor. I tried but I couldn't speak in front of people. But to control, to direct - this was my role. Show less «

I do films to be behind the camera, not in front of the camera. I'm sure I say very intimate things ...Show more »

I do films to be behind the camera, not in front of the camera. I'm sure I say very intimate things about myself in all my films, but it's better to say it not too directly, to be hidden behind a woman. Show less «

I think I'm more lucid portraying women because I don't have the feeling it's about me. Of course it...Show more »

I think I'm more lucid portraying women because I don't have the feeling it's about me. Of course it's about me and my emotions, but it's not like when I'm in front of the male character I have to be, in front of a mirror. With the man, I try maybe to hide some personal things. And with a woman, because I am a man it's easier. It's strange, but it's like that. Show less «

To be a star, an icon, is very heavy. The problem with this kind of woman, especially Jeanne [Moreau...Show more »

To be a star, an icon, is very heavy. The problem with this kind of woman, especially Jeanne [Moreau] or Catherine Deneuve, they have been such huge stars since when they were so young, they can be disconnected from reality. And sometimes they are in a bad mood, it can happen. But they are clever enough that if you tell them 'Stop now,' you can say that to this kind of woman and they come back to reality very quickly. Show less «

[observation, 2014] It's not murder to have fantasy. But suddenly you realize, the period of today y...Show more »

[observation, 2014] It's not murder to have fantasy. But suddenly you realize, the period of today you have to be politically correct about your fantasies too. You could be judged about what you want to do in bed with someone. It's amazing - but it's the period of today. Show less «

François Ozon

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